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The Best Episodes of Gilmore Girls Season 5

Every episode of Gilmore Girls Season 5 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Gilmore Girls Season 5!

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Set in the charming town of Stars Hollow, Connecticut, the series follows the captivating lives of Lorelai and Rory Gilmore, a mother/daughter pair who have a relationship most people only dream of.

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Gilmore Girls Season 5 Episode 1 - Say Goodbye to Daisy Miller
    8.2/10(955 votes)

    #1 - Say Goodbye to Daisy Miller

    S5:E1

    Rory and Lorelai argue about a choice Rory made. Lorelai is happy in her new relationship. Emily and Rory plan to take a European trip.

    Director:Amy Sherman-Palladino
    Writer:Amy Sherman-Palladino

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  2. Gilmore Girls Season 5 Episode 2 - A Messenger, Nothing More
    7.9/10(897 votes)

    #2 - A Messenger, Nothing More

    S5:E2

    After Rory apologizes to Lorelai, she sends a letter from Europe, which has unintended consequences. Meanwhile, Luke returns home.

    Director:Daniel Palladino
    Writer:Daniel Palladino

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  3. Gilmore Girls Season 5 Episode 3 - Written in the Stars
    8.4/10(1021 votes)

    #3 - Written in the Stars

    S5:E3

    Lorelai is a little offended that no one cares about her new relationship – until it becomes a topic of heated discussion at the town meeting.

    Director:Kenny Ortega
    Writer:Amy Sherman-Palladino

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  4. Gilmore Girls Season 5 Episode 4 - Tippecanoe and Taylor, Too
    7.8/10(854 votes)

    #4 - Tippecanoe and Taylor, Too

    S5:E4

    Rory and Dean meet alone to discuss where they stand with each other. Lorelai and Sookie manage Jackson's campaign for a town office.

    Director:Lee Shallat Chemel
    Writer:Bill Prady

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  5. Gilmore Girls Season 5 Episode 5 - We Got Us a Pippi Virgin!
    7.7/10(870 votes)

    #5 - We Got Us a Pippi Virgin!

    S5:E5

    Wanting to smooth over her relationship with Dean, Lorelai suggests a night out with Luke and Rory – but the evening goes awry.

    Director:Steve Clancy
    Writer:Daniel Palladino

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  6. Gilmore Girls Season 5 Episode 6 - Norman Mailer, I'm Pregnant!
    7.7/10(867 votes)

    #6 - Norman Mailer, I'm Pregnant!

    S5:E6

    Lorelai and Sookie are thrilled when a cultural icon starts frequenting the Dragonfly Inn dining room. Rory discovers an intriguing secret society.

    Director:Matthew Diamond
    Writers:James Berg, Stan Zimmerman

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  7. Gilmore Girls Season 5 Episode 7 - You Jump, I Jump, Jack
    8.6/10(1265 votes)

    #7 - You Jump, I Jump, Jack

    S5:E7

    Logan takes Rory to a mysterious and elaborate event. After discovering that Lorelai has a new beau, Emily and Richard spend time with him.

    Director:Kenny Ortega
    Writer:Daniel Palladino

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  8. Gilmore Girls Season 5 Episode 8 - The Party's Over
    7.9/10(940 votes)

    #8 - The Party's Over

    S5:E8

    When Emily and Richard throw a party to introduce Rory to their alumni friends, she has a realization about her boyfriend.

    Director:Eric Laneuville
    Writer:Amy Sherman-Palladino

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  9. Gilmore Girls Season 5 Episode 9 - Emily Says Hello
    7.8/10(857 votes)

    #9 - Emily Says Hello

    S5:E9

    Rory and Lorelai plan to convince Richard and Emily to reconcile, but Emily dashes their hopes by making a bold announcement.

    Director:Kenny Ortega
    Writer:Rebecca Rand Kirshner

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  10. Gilmore Girls Season 5 Episode 10 - But Not as Cute as Pushkin
    8.2/10(947 votes)

    #10 - But Not as Cute as Pushkin

    S5:E10

    Rory hosts a high school student who's considering the same university, but things don't go as planned. Lorelai and her beau have their first fight.

    Director:Michael Zinberg
    Writer:Amy Sherman-Palladino

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  11. Gilmore Girls Season 5 Episode 11 - Women Of Questionable Morals
    7.8/10(870 votes)

    #11 - Women Of Questionable Morals

    S5:E11

    When Christopher visits Rory at college, she rejects his attempt at reconciliation. Lorelai consoles him but doesn't tell her boyfriend where she was.

    Director:Matthew Diamond
    Writer:Daniel Palladino

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  12. Gilmore Girls Season 5 Episode 12 - Come Home
    7.9/10(857 votes)

    #12 - Come Home

    S5:E12

    Rory offers to help Logan write an article. When Richard sees Emily talking to a man she dated, he has an explosive reaction.

    Director:Kenny Ortega
    Writer:Jessica Queller

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  13. Gilmore Girls Season 5 Episode 13 - Wedding Bell Blues
    8.8/10(1153 votes)

    #13 - Wedding Bell Blues

    S5:E13

    Lorelai and Rory throw Emily a party. Richard and Emily recommit to their marriage. Rory tells Logan what she wants from him.

    Director:Amy Sherman-Palladino
    Writer:Amy Sherman-Palladino

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  14. Gilmore Girls Season 5 Episode 14 - Say Something
    8.6/10(975 votes)

    #14 - Say Something

    S5:E14

    After the disastrous scene at her parents' recent social event, Lorelai begs her boyfriend not to give up on their relationship.

    Director:Daniel Palladino
    Writer:Daniel Palladino

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  15. Gilmore Girls Season 5 Episode 15 - Jews and Chinese Food
    8.0/10(911 votes)

    #15 - Jews and Chinese Food

    S5:E15

    Lorelai is upset about the recent turn of events. Luke builds sets for the elementary school play in hopes of seeing the costume designer.

    Director:Matthew Diamond
    Writer:Amy Sherman-Palladino

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  16. Gilmore Girls Season 5 Episode 16 - So... Good Talk
    8.5/10(913 votes)

    #16 - So... Good Talk

    S5:E16

    Richard and Emily return from their second honeymoon. Miserable Luke burns food and handles complaining customers by throwing them out of the diner.

    Director:Jamie Babbit
    Writer:Lisa Randolph

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  17. Gilmore Girls Season 5 Episode 17 - Pulp Friction
    8.0/10(878 votes)

    #17 - Pulp Friction

    S5:E17

    Rory regrets agreeing with her beau to date other people. Lorelai reunites with her boyfriend but remains cold toward Emily.

    Director:Michael Zinberg
    Writers:James Berg, Stan Zimmerman

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  18. Gilmore Girls Season 5 Episode 18 - To Live and Let Diorama
    7.6/10(871 votes)

    #18 - To Live and Let Diorama

    S5:E18

    Luke helps turn an old house into a museum. Lorelai says too much during an interview about the inn. Rory, Paris and Lane have boyfriend trouble.

    Director:Jackson Douglas
    Writer:Daniel Palladino

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  19. Gilmore Girls Season 5 Episode 19 - But I'm a Gilmore
    8.2/10(894 votes)

    #19 - But I'm a Gilmore

    S5:E19

    When Rory tells her beau she can't have a casual relationship with him, he gives her an unexpected response. Sookie finds herself confined to her bed.

    Director:Michael Zinberg
    Writer:Amy Sherman-Palladino

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  20. Gilmore Girls Season 5 Episode 20 - How Many Kropogs to Cape Cod?
    7.5/10(825 votes)

    #20 - How Many Kropogs to Cape Cod?

    S5:E20

    Rory begins her internship at one of Logan's father's newspapers. Emily and Richard fawn over Rory's boyfriend, but Lorelai is not as impressed.

    Director:Jamie Babbit
    Writers:Rebecca Rand Kirshner, Bill Prady

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  21. Gilmore Girls Season 5 Episode 21 - Blame Booze and Melville
    7.8/10(851 votes)

    #21 - Blame Booze and Melville

    S5:E21

    Rory is surprised by the performance review she receives from Logan's father. Luke's plan to buy the Twickham house is threatened by a competing bid.

    Director:Jamie Babbit
    Writer:Daniel Palladino

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  22. Gilmore Girls Season 5 Episode 22 - A House Is Not a Home
    8.6/10(958 votes)

    #22 - A House Is Not a Home

    S5:E22

    Lorelai rescues Rory after a night of reckless behavior. Shocked to hear her daughter's plans for the future, she turns to Luke for help.

    Director:Amy Sherman-Palladino
    Writer:Amy Sherman-Palladino

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Season 5 Ratings Summary

"Say Goodbye to Daisy Miller" is the best rated episode of "Gilmore Girls" season 5. It scored 8.2/10 based on 955 votes. Directed by Amy Sherman-Palladino and written by Amy Sherman-Palladino, it aired on 9/21/2004. This episode is rated 0.3 points higher than the second-best, "A Messenger, Nothing More".